The San Francisco 49ers cannot last more than a few months without losing their entire running back room to injury, even in the preseason. With multiple key players back on the shelf, the 49ers added former starter Jeff Wilson Jr . to their 2025 offseason roster.

Wilson, 29, signed with the 49ers on Sunday, ESPN's Adam Schefter reported. Wilson started his career with San Francisco before spending the last 2.5 years with the Miami Dolphins. The seven-year veteran appeared in nine games in 2024, posting a career-low 57 rushing yards.

The team signed Wilson due to injuries to rookie Jordan James and 2024 breakout star Isaac Guerendo. James will be out for a few weeks with a finger injury that will require surgery, while Guerendo will miss a similar amount of time due to a shoulder is

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